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|| SHELL-SHOCKED VET.| BUREAU LAUDS SLEUTHS. SUICIDE AT PORTALS Recovery 03_6850 Platinum Made OF ST. ELIZABETH’S| Under Peculiar Difficulties. A letter from the bureau of stand- William O, Ouskley, thirty-five years |ards came into the office of Maj. Bul- S | 014, shell-shocked in France, preferred | livan yesterday, thinkihg him for the ST 3 | eMclent services of Detectives Cox doath to/tn Hon in B Hifssbeth's Lynn ip clearing up a iarceny { Too Good to Be True. From the Boston Trauscript. A ohn, & man called this aft- | SEEOR ernoon and said he would supply us | ZORN With enough electricity to light our | W) house, do all our cooking and run the washing machine for only $1 a What do you think of that?" | ({3 ngu-. . Huo—You should have told him | &% that when we want current .fiction i Tolmanizing Rolls Ahead and H E g E & g E T e e e e T g T G T n &n ‘ 'Friday is Remnant Day Remnant Day Merchandise is Not Returnable or Exchangeable; Not Sent C. O. D. or On Approval; Mail or Phone Orders Not Accepted Dresses, Suits, Skirts, *2.65 given as a second cousin, less, gritty tooth paste, but e =< MARRIAGE IS ANNULLED. acoutin == o= m ‘ € I e N 1 know that Cowoate's (S The Et Bust. Re arkably Reduc Mrs. Keeney Freed From Soldier i made fi"":" n‘omuvdu!‘k‘ S Br:wn :;;]a:r wor:s g; ’S‘l Imported Gingham Dresses 11 very pretty styles with vestees, tie-back sashes and deep hems. Greatly re- duced to $2.65 each. Silk Sports Skirts 6 pleated or plain silk sports “skirts in most at- tractive high colors. $2.65 each; were $5.95. Linen and Linene Suits Tuxedo models, well tai- lored and well fitting. Former prices *way beyond the remnant price—$2.65 each. Other Apparel at Greatly Lowered Prices Gingham Dresses, $1.65 Were Much More 18 Imported Gingham Frocks, in small checks. trimmed with narrow braid or organdy col- lars and cuffs. belts and pearl buttons. Entirely rzinprgof. —— One set recently removed : : BETTER LIGHTING ASKED. |}| delivered an average of ] 3 Double Fitch Fur Chokers, $15 Each P —— 20,000 miles per tire. Mat- Window - . Thomas Circle Citizens Urge " ns The former special price of these was $19.75, so you can realize the wonderful values Strust Mepates ‘Al Goodyear Truck Tires tresses o s ose,s Shades represented. o ) u sold Gud seczacid by, Made to 2 S es Made to DOWN STAIRS STORE Droved Gl lenting on 14tk the local Goodyear Furnitare s Linens M. : the outstanding item_ in a liat of Truck Tire Service Measure Carpets 3 anb.flevmb ts‘ Upkolstery " casure recommendations flled with the Com- Station Decler. % ? *Gabardine Skirts, 85¢ Were $1.25 19 White Wash Skirts, well tailored, finished with narrow 75c for Blouses,58¢c Sheets That Have Been Were Much More 108 Dainty Tailored Blouses with Peter Pan, roll or tuxedo collars and Silk Rain Coat, $9 Greatly Price Lowered Just 1 coat, belted model, full cut and very good-looking, Fiber Silk Sweaters *3.98 Hospital for the Insane, ing admitted to the hospital yesterday he suddenly drew Knife pocket lndylhlhld h? et S | a few minutes. = | Reed Hospital, where his tion became such that it was deemed necessary hospital for the care of the insane. In = | was taken to the hospltal about noon. The patient was still in charge of the Army-officers, it is stated, the transfer not having been completed, when he stepped to one side, drew a knife he had concealed on his person and ended s life. Attendants were unable to explain how Oakley managed to get possession of a knife and conceal it about his per- son. His body was taken to Walter Reed Hospital, where an_ investigation = | was ordered. ' Coroner Nevitt gave a certificate of suicide. He was a native = | of Missouri and his nearest relative is ‘Who Already Had One Wife. Justice Hitz in Equity Court yvesterday awarded Mrs. Irene Keeney a final decree of arnulment of marriage from Regi- nald L. Keeny, a soldier stationed in ‘Washington during the war. The wife married Keeney while she was em- ployed as a war worker here, it was brought out at the trial, and after the marriage it was discovered that Keeney already had a wife living, from whom he had never obtained a divorce. The wife, represented by Attorneys Raymond ~Neudecker and Bertrand ed himself to be single when she met him at a community dance. She charged that he deserted her shortly after the marriage and. never provided for her, although often lamenting his inability to do so. missioners by the Thomas Circle Citi- zens' Association, through Richard J. Downey, president. ‘The assoclation also asks for repairs to streets in the area from 11th to 16th streets and from G street to Florida avenue. Higher pay for policeman and fire- men, an increased appropriation for playgrounds and liberal allowances for new school buildings also are ask- ed for. —_———— Hair dressed in coils over the ears Emerson, Jr., declared Keeney represent- | and while be- |of platinum last Satu | s throat, dying in|dent with i nhgr place. Approximately 3850 from that ‘worth of the mineral was recovered coinci- the arrest of Ernest Seagles of 1603 12th street, on charges Oakley had been a patient at Walter [of larceny from the United States mental condi- | government. Acting Director F. C. Brown wrote to transfer him to the federal | the letter, which said: “These officers accomplished this charge of two Army officers, the patient | work under pecullar difficulties aris- ing from the fact that Seagles had been warned by ‘one of our employes to the effect that he was wanted by the officers. “Inasmuch as your organization must necessarily hear criticism sometimes, we thought it only fair to let you know of our view of this incident, where the officers deserve commenda- tion.” 'HE Washington-Virginia Motor Line—Cherry=- dale—is convinced that for bus service Goodyear Cord Truck Tires are the best. GOODSYEAR For Sale by Mid-Washington Service Co. INC. 1602 14th St. N.W. we'll get it at a bookstore. 1 know that T could scrape my teeth clean with a soap- and pure soap, which will locsen and wash awayinjur- ioussubstancesinmymouth. 1 know COLGATE'S cleans my : EEPS “necks" to coliar style. Wear a roll-front collar and have it T A @1 q TOLMANIZED to hold the rolled fold in front. Phone Franklin 71. The Tolman Laundry F. W. MacKenzie, Manager Cor. 6th and C Streets N.W. juniors will comfort the neck when TOLMAN- 1ZED with the perfect- ed fOu macl'line. ol bl bl b b st Irquire About Our Deferred Payment Plan Annual August Rug Sale Established 1861 Offering Unusual Values in Desirable Rugs Wide Chenille Carpet 1 id flect th vers of h - $1.25 e e Were $495 to $7.95 ing. Bome. singing. masters retase PhonetNovth 06 : el ; . - if e ot 31 Sweaters in attractive to teach women who have adopted A very popular plain color floor covering is one without any 1 = shion. . . . s o e S iieq and knife pleating, others are ‘weaves and colors—a good border made of wide chenille. Two widths—9 and 12 feet— mussed. but perfect quality. 50 Sheets, $1 Each Double-bed size Sheets. R1x90. seamless, free from dressing—a trifle soiled and mussed. Mostly white with a few trimmed with lace or hem- stitching. Sizes 36 to 46. DOWN STAIRS STORE 30. variety from which to choose. Black, navy, honeydew, jade, red and combinations with black. Sizes 36 to 42. Slip-ons, $1.50 30 Greatly Reduced. All-white organdy frocks, in sizes 7 to 14 # Special favor us in every way'pos- $00000000660660660660000000000000000000000000222228 Sigmundss, and any length on these two widths. per square yard eeecencnne e Reversible Chenille Axminster—Seamed August price,$8 50 ..... e » ‘All the Desirable Shadings Double Garter 78 Bedspreads, $1.95 ' c Were $1'95 9x12 $57'50 Brassieres Were $2.95 118 All-perfect Shetland 8.3x10.6 52.00 E 16 Crocheted Bed 45, Were $§1—35 for tomorrow’s ~ Weave Wool Slip-on Sweaters { g & E lb k)‘ioc;'dc e 59'8‘1‘96 selling. Made with 4 hose withround necks, short sleeves 2 6x9 32.00 E Couble - ’:, Size, 4 2 supporters, wide shoulder and turn-back cuffs. Corded Corner E inches. Also mussed. tapes and strong hook-and-eye or flat belts. White, orchid, 736-738 Seventh Street T 4x7 15.75 E Pillowcases, 30c Each fastening. Espegiallysine (:’r jade or gray. Sizes 36 to 42. — 36x72 8 75 e e aion | SUmer wear. Szes 10 & " oy srutms sronm nafor Exidlay and Satirda 0 Y size. 453 nchel” Free Bandeaux, Special, 25 e Real Bargains for Friday an y 30x60 6.85 § from dressing. Were 3734 100 Bandeaux of mercerized Girls’ Dresses — 26x54 545 1 anl;;s.ch: Were 25c | Topless Corsets, 95c 72 C Were $1 : g%fi; g.szg E : X 75 a e price. C-B * < P el ST R and $1.45 ew resses = These are especially soft 251."1'!", Elastic walstline. Sizes 60 attractive Gingham Dresses, amless Velvet U, | and absorbent; slightly 21 to 2s. in checks aad p?aids. Sizesi6 g8 sotlec. < Girdles, Special, $1.25 ;gl_l:cfi';:;'& Just the dresses Two big racks full just 9x12 $32.00 $46.00 . . B oo wear. : B s B e ) Sl Comoss S | Grgsay Drotsss f2e received from makers who 8.3x106 $27.50 $39.00 colors. Corsets, Special, $1.48 sible—and to whom you owe g years. Very pretty styles. | a = . Tablecloths fow i‘z‘u‘;;' and walstiine E:'yk@:i Orgvandy“l?’?x:. $4.95 this and other big feature offerings. 8.3X1Q.6 size only Special, 50c Each ires$0 %0 oy 2VOTAEC MEUTES 1 ANvenits Oreendy Frocks. Special, $27.50 25 Heavy Damask Table- Sizes 7 to 14 years. . cloths, 52x52 inches. Plain. Corsets, Special, $1.95 Voile Dresses, $3.95 ~ e Splendid valuesa All 50 R & G models, medium-bust . 28—Were $7.95. Charming, Canton Crepe ; Femmed . gyl for average figures. Of Youthful styles. Sizes 6 to 14 i e en op DOWN STAIRS STORE DOWN STAIRS STORE 4D°w!' STAIRS STORE Crepe de Chme ° Mohwk sheeh and Pillow Satin 3 and 3% and a few larger size$ up to 5%. Wonderful Values in Women'’s Footwéar 3 to 5%5. DOWN STAIRS STORE Oxfords. Louis and Cuban heels. All sizes in the group. 0 0 Poiret Twills Smart Combinations I Well Worth $20| Advance Sale of Girls’ School Dresses Made by Utica Steam Cotton Mills—fully guaranteed Sizes mentioned are torn size before hemming 50 sl sl 05 63x90 inches, Regularly $1.50, special, each..$1.10 [ = 63x99 inches, Regularly $1.63, special, each..$1.17 * The clever hand of genius has modeled—and the = : Were $1 and More Were $1.95 Very Special o ) :e.mm elaborate embroidery; hand- 72x99 inches, Regularly $1.80, special, each..$1.28 15 White Pumps and Ox- 50 pairs White Sea Isle 300 pairs tan or black calf, some braiding; rich beading. Each of the many styles 81x90 inches, Regularly $1.80, special, each..$1.28 fords, with some White ~Duck High *Lace Shoes. gunmetal, black kidskin or is a new design—giving emphasis to the latest thought 90x108 inches, Regularly $2.30, special, each..$1.65 Shoes. Various styles, with * Made with welt soles and Patent leather one-strap in line and draping. Second Floor. - 2 =g Ay Louis or Cuban heels. Sizes &0 0 7 o ele. Siges Pumps, Strapless Pumps and = 45x36 inches, Regularly 45c, special, each.. 33c $1.25 Fancy Lace-Trimmed Scarfs, 85c Each * 18x54 inches, pure linen centers, with lace edge. 50c Martex Colored Jarquard Border Bath Towels 38¢c White Sateen Silk 5 0 New Velvet Also a plain white heavy towel, hemmed ends........ o C g | They’re cute and comely Ginghams— Hemstitched Pure Linen Huckaback Towels Pettlcoats, 50c Hose ceeee Ha’ts’ $2.95 —G‘f“"'ei":n‘.‘gflm:um 98 Heavy absorbent weave; 18x30 inches. Special, each. . 59c Pertomis, i Siiopea"sr witk igh spiced heels. Nods and pearl buttons. Colors are fast— C Hemsar £ onlhwe Dretakiack Tomels hemstitched bottom and panel back and front. Petticoats, $1.95 and black. Slight irregulari- ties and broken sizes are re- sponsible for the very low price. Sizes 8% to 10 in the 100 Lyons Velvet Hats—very specially priced tomorrow. Some in combinations of metal cloth and suede. Turbans and poke shapes, as well as soft, Third ¥loor. . sizes 2 to 14 years. Values up to $2.95, 3328328323223283832230338838388323288 8328388283288888838882888828383283883883888888838888888 Clearance of Hundreds of Pairs Heavy‘Scotch linen, woven tape border. Special, each. . 50c Drapery Department Were $2.45 lot. If perfect, would be $1 crushable effects. ' 43 White Sateen Petticoats as P3Ir. £ 2 : . Sbive, BE(Of & frer iqility Men’s Cotton Socks Toast Navy Cherry { A good selection of Colored Madras, 34 inches wide; green, Jade Hindu Black g and with embroidery. Petticoats, $2.95 Were $4.95 6 Radium and Satin Petti- coats, with reinforced panels. Satin Petticoats in extra size only. & Porch Frocks, $1 Greatly Reduced 23 Summer Frocks, of dotted Swiss or gingham. Attractive, practical styles. “pecially fine quality glo 16c Pair—6 Pairs, 95c 100 pairs_Socks of medium weight, with deep ribbed tops and reinforced. Slightlyirreg- ular. Sizes 10, 10% and 11. Glove Silk Underthings $1.65, $1.95, $2.95 Models for both dress and sports wear. Hats Reduced to $1.50—16 of georgette or georgette with taffete. Summer models that may be worn in the late fall. Hats Reduced to 50e—14 sum- mer shapes, of tinsel ribbon, ‘elt or straws. Pokeand mush- m styles Were much more. DOWN STAIRS STORE Underwear Wash Droses $1o0 - oreity Bmn v ey, Were Much Higher Priced 5led . oo 2 25¢ and 50c 68 Dresses, of percale or cham- bray, trimmed with organdy. Bungalow Aprons Special, 68c 72 Aprons, of gingham or per- cale, with tie-back sashes. DOWN STAIRS STORE Maids’ Uniforms, $2.95 - - ¢ 20 Step-Ins, white or flesh ¥ 25 ts in bodi ! h color, 25¢c pair. i 3 Lo clastic - back ;:b::i’h:.' ot 19 ns, in biue, lavender First Fioor. Not lncl'l.ldlng Bar Harbor Rockers 7. Uniforms, of black gabar- ‘striped wvoile or crepe. Sizes and white. 30c each. : z . dine, with white collars and 36 to'd4. 3 3 = or Cl‘an-s O iforuac e Diss stripen, P beeds Neldaidk Usion DYoot SRR ngss v Make your selection from . <3 ? Sios cachs were 5%, T o Suits, 38c; Were75c G, il eden: 22 the Fur and Plush Sale—. Very Small Deposit! Children’s Bloomers and Bodles and Women's Tights. Speeial, 96c emch. g Women’s Athletic Union Suits 15¢c; Were $1.25 nzt'ku STAIRS STORE. Formerly 38c and $1 150 Corset Covers, white with embroidery. 25¢ each. 50 Bloomers, white or flesh color. 25c pair, DOWN STAIRS STORY * every pair is guaranteed Pirst ¥loor. “mesecescsscscse Perfect White Silk Hose akes know well—Onyx, Alwin, “Ah-‘-You-me-lt" — full-fashioned and flawless. Also included are satin-striped and Weldrest Tailored Hose, in White, Even at these ridiculous clearance prices, .69 ‘1 Clearance of these Popular Patent Leather Pumps sucisahbum'hvehdfw}ban!— r tary or and pay a— \brown, rose and mixture of colors. Values, $1.25 to $1.50. Special price of 75¢ yard. Special lot of Cretonnes, all good colors and designs for living: room and dining room curtains. Values up to 75c. Special at 45¢ yard. Bar Harbor Chair Cushions, covered in cretonne, light and dark colorings. Special at $1.25 each. Fancy Nets for curtains; white, cream and ecru. All good de- signs. Values, 85c to $1.00. To close out at 65¢ yard. All Summer Furniture 33Y4 Off Regular o N ki)